2018 Jeep Renegade 1.4L Petrol · GV18 WKT

The 2018 Jeep Renegade presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 16 February 2026 at 48,564 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is a significant turnaround from the only failure in the vehicle's history, which occurred just moments before on the same date in August 2023 at 23,046 miles. On that occasion, the tester flagged a serious advisory-turned-failure: the nearside front tyre had exposed ply or cords, a dangerous condition under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii). The fact that this was the sole defect across five tests spanning nearly three years suggests the issue was promptly rectified and has not recurred. No further advisories or failures have appeared since, indicating consistent basic upkeep in the intervening period. The mileage pattern is unremarkable and aligns with typical use for an eight-year-old vehicle. Annual accumulation sits at roughly 6,070 miles, derived from a steady climb from 23,046 miles in August 2023 to 36,241 miles by February 2025, then to 48,564 miles by February 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the record. The intervals between tests are regular, with annual checks falling in February or March each year, and the data set is clean with no missing entries or anomalies. This consistency supports the conclusion that the vehicle has been driven regularly and maintained on a predictable schedule. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still inspect the front tyres carefully, particularly the nearside, given the 2023 failure for structural cord exposure. Uneven wear patterns, sidewall damage, or mismatched tyre brands could indicate ongoing suspension or alignment issues not yet flagged at MOT. The suspension and steering components deserve close scrutiny as well; with nearly 50,000 miles on the clock, front lower suspension arms, track rod ends, and anti-roll linkages may be approaching the end of their service life even if no play has yet been detected. The braking system and underside condition warrant a physical inspection too. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should be checked for uneven wear or binding, and the chassis and subframes examined for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and along the sills. A vehicle of this age and mileage that has covered mixed use could harbour early-stage surface rust that has not yet warranted a tester's attention. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but it does not substitute for an independent inspection by a qualified mechanic before purchase.